Page 5 - Phi Eta Campaign Brochure

There are several factors in?uencing the decision to build a new lodge. The overall size, including the Coming from a small West Texas town, I
second ?oor, can no longer adequately support the current undergraduate chapter membership. Because knew nothing about Greek Life at Texas Tech
of that, the weekly chapter meeting moved to an on-campus location to accommodate the numbers. The University. I was thrilled to ?nd that Tri Delta
lodge is used on a daily basis for new member meetings, chapter meetings, study hall, o cer training and not only o?ered many opportunities for me
council meetings, monthly “Delta’s Own” events, catered chapter dinners, Bible study and Panhellenic to develop as a leader, but also allowed me
meetings. In order to continue hosting these events, larger accommodations are necessary. In regards to to make some of the best lifelong
recruitment and study hall, there is a great need to for adequate internet and AV equipment for educational friends. I learned how to build social and
purposes. Additionally, roof leaks, inadequate plumbing, electrical problems, and insu cient parking are professional relationships while also
major issues that a ect the current state of the lodge. The plans for the new lodge include a library/den, a learning how to help grow and develop
more functional kitchen, various o ces and study rooms, storage, and a beautiful new chapter room. many women in the chapter. My Tri Delta
sisters are now some of my best friends and
The Greek community at Texas Tech is in an ongoing period of expansion, both in number of members and I am so blessed to have each of them in my
chapters. As a result, there will be an extension of the Greek Circle, which will give Greek organizations the life. I am supporting this campaign to
opportunity to build new lodges to increase their on-campus presence and reputation. It is important to ensure that other women have the same
note where we have come as a chapter and where we intend to go. In order to continue to with our strong opportunities to become leaders on
recruiting e orts, we need a chapter lodge that re?ects our rich history while providing modern updates to campus and to build relationships with
accommodate today’s collegiates. women that have the same values.

Ou NEED u GOAL Chelsea Buckley Baucum, Phi Eta ‘07

The purpose of this campaign is to secure the needed funds to begin building a chapter lodge and expand
the Phi Eta legacy for the future generations of Delta Delta Delta. To ensure ?nancing and a down payment
on the new lodge, the campaign needs to raise a total of $1,000,000. We humbly ask that every sister, parent,
alumnae, and friend of a Delta Delta Delta consider a ?ve year pledge to the campaign. Your commitment will
be greatly appreciated. With your support, we will build a lodge that the members of Phi Eta can be proud to
call their own for generations to come.